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johnathan Veteran
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- johnathan
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Re: 3 Jewels or 4?
(Quote) The Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha are not external... everything that we perceive goes through the mind... everything we experience is internal. And yes, I am responsible for myself. The … (View Post)
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Re: 3 Jewels or 4?
@Kerome Do you accept or reject the notion of Buddha-Nature in all sentient Beings. To take refuge in oneself could also be viewed as taking refuge in ones own Buddha-Nature. In the most fundamental … (View Post)
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Re: 3 Jewels or 4?
Maybe it’s enough to put more emphasis on the “I” in the refuges... really take in the entire meaning of what the “I” really represents... the choices, sacrifices, determination, etc, the things that… (View Post)
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Re: 3 Jewels or 4?
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Re: 3 Jewels or 4?
I think taking refuge in yourself has more to do with trusting in yourself to do what is needed to follow the path and ensure you stay on it... this is a small you, not a big You... let's not get int… (View Post)1